Energy and natural resources

• 22 October, 2021
• quvialabsuser

The recent crisis of coal has opened our eyes to find out alternative source of energy. There is recent increase of power consumption (17% last two months year-on-year) in India and most of the time the extra coal demand has been balanced by imports. But in 2021 there is disruption in coal supplies globally resulting higher (30-50%) coal price internationally. Closure of some coal mines and due to monsoon availability of local supply of coal has been reduced. Other countries facing almost similar problem.

OPTIONS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

1. Solar power can be promoted through subsides and promotions.
2. Wind power through windmills can also be harnessed to generate electricity
3. Nuclear power can be introduced after research on storage of the power and validation on safety aspects
4. Waste-to-energy treatment plants — using garbage/liquid waste to produce steam to generate electricity.
5. Hydropower which is generated from the natural energy of water flow flood control and irrigation techniques, and can

Although there is no single renewable energy source that can single-handedly replace fossil fuels, it is likely that renewable energy sources will gain prominence over the time. It will take time for the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources and it will not occur without setbacks and challenges.